Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]: Chapter 88

The Orca Villain Baby (88)

The Orca Villain Baby (88)

Episode 88

As Father said, it mattered if the Dragon Duke knew we left, or if he only knew there was an intruder.

‘The important thing is whether the Dragon Duke knows he’s outside, or just that there’s an intruder.’

It would be better if they just suspected there was an intruder.

“Master, instead of running away, let’s wait here for a moment.”

I quickly voiced my thoughts.

Father listened and nodded.

“…I suppose we can do that.”

Soon, the thin film of water I had seen in the restaurant enveloped us.

The difference was that this was an upgraded version that concealed not only sound but also our presence.

In fact, unless there was a top predator like a lion or a black panther, the hyena beastman who rushed over wouldn’t be able to notice it.

Soon, the hyena beastman and chameleon beastman I had seen earlier appeared in front of the building.

The hyena beastman was holding the chameleon beastman by the waist, as if he had carried him all the way.

“What? No one’s here. Are you sure you sensed it properly?”

The hyena beastman dropped the chameleon beastman.

“Ugh, yes, yes…! The trap I set has been activated. I definitely felt a moving presence!”

“Isn’t it just a wild animal? Ah, no, that can’t be. There’s no way they’d be hanging around after smelling a predator…”

The hyena beastman sniffed the air.

“There’s definitely no one around. I don’t smell anything unfamiliar either.”

She touched her nose.

“It’s strange. Even if nothing happened, something feels uneasy…”

“Hah, Haila-nim… Hooo, well, there’s a possibility that my trap was shaken by a strong wind…”

“What? Why are you saying that now?! I was so surprised that I picked you up and ran!”

The chameleon beastman seemed to feel nauseous from the hyena beastman’s speed and retched several times.

The hyena beastman, who had been looking around, soon took the chameleon beastman, who had recovered, and suggested they look around.

Soon, they moved away again.

“Master, let’s go now.”

Looking at the enemies’ movements, fortunately, there seemed to be no way for them to realize that the Dragon Duke had left.

‘They’re more careless than I thought. The reason is…’

I glanced at the Dragon Duke.

Perhaps they thought that the Dragon Duke wouldn’t even understand the concept of ‘escape.’

Besides, what crazy beastman would kidnap the Dragon Duke like me?

It would be unimaginable for them.

‘It’s better to go back quietly.’

If, just in case, Toos’s identity was revealed to be fake and the Dragon Duke’s disappearance was discovered, they wouldn’t even be able to narrow down the suspects.

Even if suspicion fell on the guests, there were so many guests who visited for the Dragon Festival that they filled the hall I visited this afternoon.

Moreover, unlike the terrestrial animal beastman nobles who showed so much interest in the Dragon Duke, Aquasiasdel, who didn’t show any particular personal interest, would be far from being a suspect.

Father moved silently.

Hugging me, Father glanced back, and the Dragon Duke was staring blankly at the receding building.

“…Toos.”

A small voice. Even though it was a voice without any emotion, I somehow thought he was missing him.

* * *

By the time we returned to the accommodation, unlike what I had expected, the sky was still dark and the surroundings were quiet.

It was because Father moved quickly, saving a lot of time.

‘I even considered the possibility of clashing with predator beastmen or sentries… I’m glad nothing happened.’

It was fortunate that the countermeasures became unnecessary.

“Calypso.”

Father put me and the Dragon Duke down in my room and stood back on the railing.

I had a puzzled expression because he looked like he was about to go out again.

“Master, where are you going?”

“I have something to take care of, so I’ll be back in a moment.”

“Wait… Just a moment!”

I hurried over and barely grabbed Father.

“You’re not planning to cause some kind of trouble, are you?”

“Are you treating me like I’m not even three years old?”

“There are three-year-olds like me in the world, so that’s a prejudice.”

“Aren’t you a special three-year-old?”

“……”

He answers so well. I said firmly, even with a sulky expression.

No accidents.

“Don’t worry. It won’t be the kind of accident you’re thinking of.”

“That makes me even more anxious!”

“Why?”

“What if something goes wrong?”

“There’s no reason for me to ruin your plans, is there?”

“……”

That’s true.

“At least on this journey, I’ve always given you what you wanted. That’s the same now.”

“Okay. I know you have your reasons, Master, but you can’t get caught, okay?”

For now, I didn’t know why, but it seemed like Father saw a flaw in this plan.

It wasn’t too late to hear the reason after he came back.

We’d be in the carriage together on the way back anyway.

Father chuckled under the blue moonlight.

And that confident, even arrogant, look as if he had no reason to fail.

“Who do you think I am?”

Then, he stroked my head once and went back over the railing.

Even though I couldn’t see him as soon as he jumped down, I stared at the dark space for a long time before turning my head.

“……”

The Dragon Duke standing in my room.

It seemed like an unrealistic scene, but this was reality.

‘Let’s get a grip. The operation isn’t over yet.’

Only when this Dragon Duke sets foot on Aquasiasdel’s land will this operation and plan be completed without any problems.

“Aren’t you tired? Dragon Duke-nim, would you like to sit down for a moment?”

“……”

I said something as a formality, but I didn’t expect him to understand.

I took the Dragon Duke’s hand and led him to sit on the bed.

First, I took off his bag and put it next to him.

Even while I was doing a series of actions, the Dragon Duke was just staring at me blankly.

“A lot has happened in a short amount of time, so you must be surprised.”

There was no answer from the Dragon Duke. I didn’t expect an answer either, so it didn’t matter.

“We’re leaving as soon as it gets light. I’ve already shared the departure time with the butler of this castle in advance, so no one will think it’s strange.”

“……”

“Come to think of it, is this the first time Dragon Duke-nim has come out of the place you lived? Have you lived there since you were born?”

Did he live there since he was born?

Or was he born in that magnificent and splendid castle over there but was kicked out?

Anyway, I had nothing to do but sleep right now, but I didn’t want to fall asleep.

I wasn’t even sleepy.

I opened the bag next to the Dragon Duke and took out the notebook.

As soon as I turned the cover, I saw pretty, round handwriting.

「The newly born Dragon Duke needs to learn.

This includes knowledge and the emotions that humans basically have.

The dragon first imitates the emotions of the human with whom it has a bond.

So, learning is very, very important. Very much.」

I stroked the notebook and raised my head.

I hadn’t realized that emotions were included in what I hadn’t learned, no, what I had to learn directly.

“So that’s why you didn’t wipe Toos’s tears.”

“……”

“It’s strange, I could still feel that you cared a lot about Toos.”

The way he quietly placed Toos on his hand and didn’t move, even though his arm must have been hurting.

That image remained deeply in my mind.

“Dragon Duke-nim.”

「Our Dragon Duke’s name is ‘Ecion Pontus.’

But no one knows except me.

Because there’s no one to call him.」

“What’s your name?”

“……”

“Your name is Ecion. Toos says so?”

“……”

“Ecion.”

I felt his gaze and smiled brightly.

“It’s a similar name to the city of dragons. It suits you well.”

The name of the first dragon is Ekina.

It’s like a mother-child name.

“…Ecion?”

“Yes. Ecion. That’s your name. Ecion.”

I wish this city was as kind to you as your similar name.

“Let’s go with me.”

The reason I repeated what I said in the Dragon Duke’s room wasn’t because I forgot what happened then.

“I know it’s difficult for you to understand what’s going on now, and it’s not easy to make decisions. But I hope you don’t forget that the reason you’re here now is an opportunity created by the sacrifice of someone who loved you dearly.”

“…Calypso.”

“Yes, that’s right. My name is Calypso. And Ecion.”

“……”

“You have to say it with your own mouth.”

I held Ecion’s hands tightly with both hands.

“Someday you’ll understand what I said today. Your life is what you save.”

“Save……”

The child, who didn’t understand the meaning at all, repeated my words like a parrot.

This was enough for now.

“Yes. Someday, when you understand everything I’ve said, I hope you’ll grant me one request.”

Please send me home. Please.

Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]

Black Killer Whale Baby [EN]

A Villainous Baby Killer Whale BKWB The Eminence Grise Orca Baby The Mastermind Orca Baby 흑막 범고래 아기님
Status: Completed Author: Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] Calypso is a killer whale with a secret: she's lived this life four times already. Reincarnated into a child-rearing story against her will, she's desperate to escape the endless loop of regression that resets her life before her 22nd birthday. In her third life, a world-ending dragon attack revealed a glimmer of hope – dimensional distortion! Now, in her fourth life, Calypso has a plan: use the dragon to return to her original home. Family? They're just pawns in her game. Get ready for a wild ride with a cunning, slightly unhinged female lead, a powerful dragon duke, and a family who thinks they're just raising a happy little killer whale. It's survival of the fittest, and Calypso is starting young!

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